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Final run: Percy Emslie is retiring after delivering milk on the Toronto Islands since 1949.
Final run: Percy Emslie is retiring after delivering milk on the Toronto Islands since 1949.

Final run: Percy Emslie is retiring after delivering milk on the Toronto Islands since 1949.

Date9/23/1982
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0127039F
For 40 years Cec Goodman has been delivering milk in Rosedale and he's known some of his customers so long that if they forget to leave a note, he checks the fridge himself and gives them what they need
For 40 years Cec Goodman has been delivering milk in Rosedale and he's known some of his customers so long that if they forget to leave a note, he checks the fridge himself and gives them what they need
2/19/1987
For 40 years Cec Goodman has been delivering milk in Rosedale and he's known some of his customers so long that if they forget to leave a note, he checks the fridge himself and gives them what they need
For 40 years Cec Goodman has been delivering milk in Rosedale and he's known some of his customers so long that if they forget to leave a note, he checks the fridge himself and gives them what they need
2/19/1987
Alex Balfour, who is retiring as principal of Pine Grove Public School after 33 years as a teacher and principal, reclines in the chaise longue given him as a farewell present and shows Jim Singleton of the Halton County Board of Education what he's going to do in retirement. Balfour's been in Oakville since 1952.
Alex Balfour, who is retiring as principal of Pine Grove Public School after 33 years as a teacher and principal, reclines in the chaise longue given him as a farewell present and shows Jim Singleton of the Halton County Board of Education what he's going to do in retirement. Balfour's been in Oakville since 1952.
6/27/1973
Craftsman at work: Luigi D'Andrea, 67, works on a piece of wrought iron in his workshop in a laneway at Ossington Ave. and Bloor St. D'Andrea, who brought his skills from Italy, has been plying his trade in Toronto since 1949, but now demand for hand-made
Craftsman at work: Luigi D'Andrea, 67, works on a piece of wrought iron in his workshop in a laneway at Ossington Ave. and Bloor St. D'Andrea, who brought his skills from Italy, has been plying his trade in Toronto since 1949, but now demand for hand-made
6/15/1987
End of an era: Don Felora, 67, who has been slinging beer at the Wheat Sheaf Tavern since he was 20, is retiring today, and the tavern's regular patrons say they'll miss him.
End of an era: Don Felora, 67, who has been slinging beer at the Wheat Sheaf Tavern since he was 20, is retiring today, and the tavern's regular patrons say they'll miss him.
12/30/1992
Retiring this month as national director of community relations for the Canadian Jewish Congress, Ben Kayfetz has seen a lot of changes since he was advised, as a young teacher, to say he was Czech if asked
Retiring this month as national director of community relations for the Canadian Jewish Congress, Ben Kayfetz has seen a lot of changes since he was advised, as a young teacher, to say he was Czech if asked
9/27/1984
The way it was: Peter and Louise DeGroot of Etobicoke haven't spent all their time since retiring with all work and no play.
The way it was: Peter and Louise DeGroot of Etobicoke haven't spent all their time since retiring with all work and no play.
4/1/1991
Milk Bone's back: News vendor John Mucenieks pets his dog Milk Bone, returned yesterday after being seized by Toronto Humane Society officials who said he didn't have adequate shelter
Milk Bone's back: News vendor John Mucenieks pets his dog Milk Bone, returned yesterday after being seized by Toronto Humane Society officials who said he didn't have adequate shelter
2/15/1983
Retiring sort: Jimmy Stark is retiring after 47 years at Skinners on King St
Retiring sort: Jimmy Stark is retiring after 47 years at Skinners on King St
10/20/1990
Server gets served: John Onderisin, 60, is retiring this week after nearly four decades of providing room service to the great, near-great and not so great at Toronto's Royal York Hotel
Server gets served: John Onderisin, 60, is retiring this week after nearly four decades of providing room service to the great, near-great and not so great at Toronto's Royal York Hotel
6/25/1985
Farewell to The Dell: Owner Bill De Laurentis and waitresses Jean Ramsdell, left, and Christal Shambrook, raise a final toast to The Dell Restaurant and Tavern at Simcoe and Elm streets, which has been open since 1948. The official closing date is July 15.
Farewell to The Dell: Owner Bill De Laurentis and waitresses Jean Ramsdell, left, and Christal Shambrook, raise a final toast to The Dell Restaurant and Tavern at Simcoe and Elm streets, which has been open since 1948. The official closing date is July 15.
7/3/1986
Moral Dilemma: Mennonite Marv Frey, 43, refuses to pack a gun while delivering food in Somalia even though bandits almost killed him on a recent visit.
Moral Dilemma: Mennonite Marv Frey, 43, refuses to pack a gun while delivering food in Somalia even though bandits almost killed him on a recent visit.
2/19/1993